Childminder EY494749

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2018 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder monitors children's development regularly to ensure that they are making good progress. This close monitoring helps her to identify what children need to learn next and to plan activities that are suited to their individual needs.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. During their play, she provides plenty of opportunities for children to explore the resources. She sensitively joins in and builds upon their understanding.  The childminder gives consistent praise and encouragement to children, giving clear explanations of what it is that children are doing well. This helps children to develop confidence and self-esteem, as well as helping them to learn about expectations.  The childminder reflects upon her practice and the service that she provides. She involves others in her reflections and makes changes where appropriate. She carries out research and attends training to further her understanding and improve outcomes

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently give children enough time to think about how to respond to questions.  The childminder does not ask parents for detailed information about their children's abilities and stages of learning when they first start at her setting.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 give children more time to think through ideas and respond to questions  gather more detailed information from parents about children's learning and development when they first start, to provide a clearer understanding of their initial abilities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of how to keep children safe. She teaches children to be aware of possible hazards through their play and daily routines. For example, children learn how to handle age-appropriate knives at snack time. The childminder has recently attended child protection training. This has helped her to have a good understanding of how to be alert to possible signs that indicate concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has developed strong relationships with parents, overall. She keeps them regularly informed of their children's day, progress made and what they need to learn next. Parents are extremely complimentary about the care and teaching that the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages children to engage in activities that help to support coordination and strengthen small muscles in their hands. For example, children enjoy using a range of tools, such as tweezers to play with dry lentils and pasta. They practise recognising letters and develop their understanding of sounds that letters represent. This helps to support their early reading and writing skills. Children's mathematical skills are also well supported. They are encouraged to count objects through their daily routines and activities, and to learn about different colours. The childminder also reinforces the concept of size through encouraging children to explore with a magnifying glass and telescopes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming, homely learning environment where children are happy and confident. Children listen carefully to the childminder; they carry out instructions and behave well. For example, they help to tidy up the toys after they have finished playing. They are treated with warmth and kindness and form strong attachments with the childminder and the other children that attend. This helps them to feel safe and emotionally secure. The childminder supports children to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others. Children enjoy wearing a range of traditional outfits from around the world and learn about different festivals as they occur throughout the year.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident learners and make good progress in their learning and development. They show good levels of concentration and spend extended time playing with toys of their own choice. They develop their independence, learn to share and use good manners. Children confidently engage in imaginary play with each other using a range of resources. They enjoy attending playgroups and regularly meet a group of childminders and their children. Children develop the dispositions, attitudes and skills to support their future learning and the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494749 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 1029929 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Withington, Manchester. She operates Monday to Thursday from 7am to 6.30pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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